The currency in Canada is the Canadian dollar and cent. All major credit cards are accepted. Automatic tellers accept world-wide bank cards for cash withdrawals for a small interac fee ($1 - $3). Converting cash at banks, airports - US cash accepted at some stores at a flat exchange rate.

110 volts 60Hz, which is identical to the U.S. voltage but a universal adaptor is required for overseas electrical devices.

Most Canadian cities have 911 emergency services. If this is unavailable dial 0 for the operator and ask for the police, ambulance or fire service. Emergency calls from public pay phones are free.

Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Family Day (mid-February), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day (3rd Monday in May), Canada Day (July 1), Heritage Day (early August), Labour Day (1st Monday in September), and Thanksgiving (2nd Monday in October).

Tips or service charges are not usually added to the bill in Alberta. In general a tip of 15-20% of the total amount should be given. It's up to you how much you give bellhops, doormen, porters and other staff at hotels, airports and railway stations, but generally $1 and up per item is standard. Tipping your server both at the bar and at the table is common practice in Canadian bars and nightclubs.

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